As a result of widespread concern and perhaps out of frustration with the survey, several websites have been set up to provide public forums for recipients of the ACS. But, (knock on wood again) no visits ever occurred (yet that is). this is the letter I sent the census bureau. We do not publish the cell phone numbers of our field representatives on our staff search website. Any and all information that you provide in answer to a Census Bureau survey or census is strictly confidential. So many people are in a snit just because the word "enumerator" makes them mad. About one month later I received a phone call from a supervisor. I have been harassed day and night. I made the decision right then and there that I would not respond to an ACS survey under any circumstances. Anyway, this guy knocked twice or three time so I ignored him. my wife and I pay our taxes and feel if that's not enough for our government, then "Too bad Charlie". Someone said they can find all our info on the internet anyway. Call your senators and congressman now and lets get these commie creeps out of our lives and off our backs. We didn't receive phone calls first, we had two visits at 7 p.m. from this lady with her little laptop. I don't feel they need to know all the crap they are asking. The Founding Fathers wanted the power to stay with the people - but it took a revolution to secure it. Here are the facts I discovered: Some of the questions asked in this questionnaire are so intrusive that I would not even give this information to my best friends or relatives. It's been an easy decision for me. I will fill in my name, address, and very few pieces of information. Since the Constitution established a federal government of limited enumerated powers and that document does not grant them the general power to request the information, I am under no constitutional obligation to provide it, and therefore refuse to answer the ACS. A final note to those of you who are, or consider yourself Republicans: ACS after initial testing, "went national" in 2004. It's not their business. We are so fortunate to live in this country. They are a toothless tiger. With the census bureau losing over 600 laptops, and the current abuses of power, I see no reason to give out the information that they are asking. The opt out option is considered an important feature of surveys, especially in email surveys. For this census at least and I assume for the 2010 Census the initial person that will come to your house, if you did not fill out the form, is just a normal citizen with a temporary job as an "enumerator". For example, lets say in 1790, two years after the ratification of the Constitution, Congress prepared a budget and decided to impose a direct tax to raise the needed revenue. My blood pressure is through the roof right now after reading this survey. We had mailed the form back the day after we received it. I didnt think so. The old surveys don't ask for much more than that (other than birthplace). I served my country in Vietnam. I want to thank you for this site and for all of the posters sharing their experiences and offering insight and information. The gov has lost what is called common sense and buried it under a ton of manure. She then said "so you are refusing". Why doesn't the gov just sell us some cyanide instead of slowly picking away at our bones? When we do the ACS on the phone, we do not ask for your SS #, we do not ask how many times you go to the bathroom. Well I received my census, and it had questions that i refused to answer, which under the requirements should not have been on it. We do not publish the phone numbers of our field representatives on our staff search website. I have yet to fill one out. As long as there are enough people who didn't fill out the census? That resulted in a letter from the director assuring me of privacy, etc. He said, "I'll see what I can do." The ACS is conducted in four different ways via internet, mail, telephone and in-person interviews. An 'Opt-Out' Democracy By Terri Ann Lowenthal In March 2000, with the nation's crown jewel of civic activities in full swing, a certain candidate for president who would later call 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue home, famously told a reporter that he wasn't sure he would fill out the census "long form" if he received one. Once on Saturday, once on Wednesday, three times yesterday, and so far once today. To those of you who claim to be "harassed" by these enumerators, why didn't you just complete the Census form you received in the mail back in March and send it back? He has trouble with all these things. How am I supposed to know who these people are? I received your American Community Survey some time ago, and shortly thereafter returned the survey, including only the information you are authorized to collect, and I am required to provide, per the requirements of Article I, Section 2, Clause 3 of the United States Constitution, that is, the number of persons in our household, for the purposes of proper apportionment of our US Congressional representation. When I said I would not be probed by his questions from the government and continued by saying that I meant no disrespect to him; however, I hate what the government is trying to do to us he responded. I feel kind of sick too. in the '90s the Commerce Dept decided that I was a resort or apartment complex owner and harassed me to fill out a survey detailing my expenditures on repairs, income reports etc. That didn't stop the harassment, visits leaving notes while I was at work, or conversations asking my neighbors questions about me like I was some criminal or something. Salesforce. We need to take our country back. There are friends who ask me if I want to put up with the harassment from the government -wouldn't it be easier to just give in and give the information to them? A 72 year old lady showed up at my door yesterday (I being a 65 year old great grandmother), and told me I did not fill my form out properly and it got "kicked out". I hung up. Those of you who filled it out have no backbone or common sense. Again, we refused and she threatened their fine. Life lived in paranoia and bitterness is not worth living. Do some research for "0810" without the quotes and you'll find that OMM no. I love my country and I'm proud to be an American. I was mailed two ACS forms which I promptly threw in the trash because of the personal nature of the questions. The Census Act of 1976 specifically prohibits the use of statistical sampling in the creation of congressional districts. By 2020, more than 40% of all data analytics projects will relate to an aspect of customer experience. how Fourth amendment. Originally, I sent in the census form for the property stating zero occupants, then was called by a Census worker. A locked padlock These surveys are most useful for small businesses that need to . At least they are working instead of collecting welfare checks. Further, congressional rules on enforcement were controlled by the Republican Congressional Committee overseeing Census Bureau Operations, when the Republicans controlled congress. I have a few ideas to annoy them: Answer the door buck naked while eating a piece of chicken. I even gave them the date I mailed it on. The surveyor didn't respond to that one when we had a "terse" discussion with them today. I have the kind of front door that has a small window near the top and if people stand on their toes they can peek into my living room. Finally, she said I am not answering anymore questions and they left her alone. I needed to read this! Access demographic, economic and population data from the U.S. Census Bureau. They are so proud to be counted among the blessed. During such calls the survey taker reminds the resident that compliance with the ACS is mandatory. You wonder why people are reluctant to give out information. Ethical treatment of survey participants. The answers we all provide are used to help determine the best distribution of more than $675 billion in federal and state funds annually. Research brought me here. I will comply when they 1) remove the millions of illegals from U.S. soil, 2)oust criminals who do not even pay their taxes from political power positions, 3) listen to the will of their constituency and remember we are a "representative republic" not a "Banana Republic" 4) stop plotting the demise of American citizens with their plans for a Eugenicists health care plan. There are different questions and answer options included in modern surveys. I put up with some minor harassment and then after a few weeks it stopped. She stated that the woman was no longer employed and asked if I could please give her the info. OMG!! I am glad I am not the only one who tossed the thing in the garbage. The visits stopped, and I never heard from them again. My wife and I are not answering this. Where do we call to report this abuse? As a university student in my early 20s, I returned to school after the summer and mid-semester was called down to my dorm supervisor's office one night. The states need to reassert their rights back from the federal government. I do believe that the census information is mostly kept private though after a period of years or decades, it may become public. We have received 3 demands from the Census Bureau. I'm waiting for the harassment to begin! While the survey states that my address was selected at random for the survey, they have my address and unlisted telephone number, which they call regularly. I hope it's not too late for us. They would have to take you to court, and they haven't done that EVER. I made the mistake of putting my phone number on the form. Something is wrong in this country when the hard working middle class is getting stomped out from top to bottom. Once at 6:11, 7:15, and then 8:05. is it market research for business, an academic study, a government program). I've been through one round of the no-response ordeal back in '08 and everything turned out just fine. I just had hip surgery, when the buzzer rang this evening (Saturday 6:30p.m.) Hence, you have answered the only question required by the constitution and you might have even increased the possibility for more representatives! Why am I being contacted again? But at the same time, phones are not supposed to be tapped. What you say is true. Please give that a shot, I'll find me a constitutional lawyer and challenge the constitutionality of this law, any survey or law attached and the constitutionality of this survey as well as the census survey. Why the hell should I tell the government all this business about me? When are they going to get the hint and stop? Let's see if she comes back for her shower. The US Census Bureau says it's an essential tool in collecting relevant and timely data in order to understand and finance local needs for things like roads and schools. Alternatively, you can always "nut up" when they call. Some hypothesize that the Census Bureau will not take legal action against, or pursue fines for, noncompliance with the ACS because doing so would likely attract much negative media attention. She left, but will I be hearing from her again? It is community based, and an effort to get away from the biased media to get the truth from people in the area it applies. Me and my family were properly counted on census day 2010. Make your own mind up as to what your world should be -- it's that simple. It is also known that the Bureau inadvertently posted sensitive information of over 300 innocent citizens. I had the misfortune of getting an ACS survey a few years ago. Unfortunately it does not state that the number of people is the only thing allowed to be collected by the census. Still standing on my porch, I watched her drive back by my house when she left. Every year, the U.S. Census Bureau contacts over 3.5 million households across the country to participate in the American Community Survey. How many times has this person been married? Eventually, a Census Bureau worker begins calling the home in an effort to elicit answers. When does their employment end, and shouldn't they be thanking these non-compliant people for extending their pay a bit longer? I never have, EVER owned an apartment or resort. Someone brought up a good point, either here or on another forum. So why do they need how many rooms are in the house, what I use to heat the house, what amount was my electric bill and so on and so on? Outraged in Maryland. We have received phone calls. Not to mention when the people came to my door I informed them that they were trespassing without proper identification and subject to arrest. As stated in the US Constitution Article 1 Section 2: I only have to fulfill my duty as a citizen by helping you enumerate, and I'm not required to answer any questions until the next Census in 2010. My high school son came home and read the questions and his first response was "this is communist." The Census Bureau provides guidelines that prevent harassment or late night calls, although some ACS recipients have complained of getting several calls a day. Best wishes, and see you all after the election. You have to pay $2 for the online opt-out and $3 if you mail in the form. No one will email you or be peeping at you from the census. So glad I came across this website while researching whether or not I had to respond to this stupid ACS I just got in the mail. She said OK, left and then returned again within five minutes, saying it was her job to help me fill it out. I will file a class action suit against the Government if they continue to harass me and hope to gain momentum in order to force the government to be liable for any information lost on their part. Of course, I had no clothes on, not expecting a peeping tom to be looking out of the woods in the first place. I filled in only the number of adults and children and wrote a note on the form that this was the only information I would provide. If a citizen doesn't comply with the ACS after a period of weeks, Census Bureau guidelines instruct enumerators to stop calling the resident. I was told if I didn't answer then his supervisor would come out and if I didn't respond to his supervisor, they would return with a Larimer County Sheriff and then I would have to answer or else! The third section of U.S. Code referenced is " 13 U.S. Code 221 - Refusal or neglect to answer questions; false answers ." Avoiding them will not really be possible since we have a houseful of teenagers who will most likely keep answering the door. This warning is clearly stated on the ACS envelope, and the form itself threatens a fine for people who refuse or willfully neglect to complete the survey. If you have other privacy questions about a communication you received from Medallia, please contact the company on whose behalf Medallia contacted you. Your household or business may be selected to participate in a survey. Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, does this person have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions? So far no challenges to our door visitors. Those of you who are interested just might try at least the internet to find out what this is all about. Census employees never ask for social security numbers or full financial disclosure. Q: Is this an unconstitutional invasion of privacy? They DO go away. We monitored our caller ID and just refused to answer the phone when they called (along with any other numbers listed as "unavailable"). Most people then get instructions to complete the ACS online. Thank you for creating this site and letting me know that I am not alone with receiving these and answering them. The American Community Survey is an Orwellian overreach of federal powers that should be resisted by Americans. Good for Michele Bachmann for saying she wasn't filling this out. We are entitled to "Quiet Enjoyment" of our homes. It's an invasion of privacy. When I got to the financial questions I thought - what?? In a climate of identity theft, unscrupulous banking practices, private interest( I mean industry) running the Federal Reserve, Private "credit" companies like experian controlling human potential by keeping track of every citizen and their spending (and why would they care if they get your credit report wrong because just who is their client - not you, it's "businesses"). Since then, they have called three or four times and stopped by multiple times. How can I verify that a caller is a Census Bureau employee? If you wish to independently confirm that the person at your door is a Census Bureau field representatives conducting a household survey = you can enter their name in the Census Bureausstaff searchwebsite, or contact theRegional Officefor your state. Next step will be implanting us with chips, or tattooing our arms. They can't take my free will. The Census Bureau will not ask you to provide your personal information via email. i told her no, she kept asking, i kept telling her no and eventually snuck in my apartment when she drove to park. The Census Bureau may follow up with you regarding the information you provided. Proud to be American but wondering where we will be as a nation in ten years? Have no fear. It's the amendments that congress is busy adding to the original Constitution while you guys are busy working, fishing, etc., instead of watching congressional actions on C Span or some such that are killing us and our rights. I emailed my Congressman (John Larson, CT) twice, over a month ago, but he (and/or his staff) has failed to reply by e-mail or phone. Kilbourn v. Thompson, 103 U.S. 168, 190. I am young and strong and will not put up with this sort of thing. I remember the paperwork that I signed, highlighted the fact that it was a temporary position with no benefits of any sort. What a bunch of paranoid people you are. By completing a survey, you represent not onlyyourself but other households or businesseslike yours in the nation. When I answered the door she said who she was and had a survey for me. The misinformation spewed from people here is laughable. Thanks to all of you for your comments. It gives a little glimmer of hope for this country. Title 13, U.S.C., Section 131, directs the Census Bureau to conduct the economic census at 5-year intervals covering years ending in 2 and 7. Help people, can I really get fined if I don't fill this crap out? What time do I leave for work, -26:00 in the afternoon. Today another call demanding to know my name and telling me I would be fined. If you are with a congressional office or have not yet found a resolution to your concern, contact the Office of the Respondent Advocate. Where did they get the data? I ignored all of them. He had to come through a closed gate. This is way too intrusive. me. 4) If they do not agree to answer any personal questions, assume the Hannibal Lecter voice and say "Tut, tut, tut. Before acting on these general principles, you should hire a lawyer licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction to which your question pertains. And then I get this BS from a government agency? This is proof that the government of the USA is anything but the servant that it was created to be. I've been harassed by phone at night and Sundays. Call your local U.S. congress member. That sort of thing. I have called the local census office for our area and filed a complaint. It's unbelievable that they have the right to do this, on principle alone, I will not. I have contacted all of my federal and state Representatives and it is time they passed a census privacy act. We are getting a camera for the outside of our home this week, so we will be ready. Let freedom ring! You can opt-out at any time. Actually: for thoe who think you can merely fill out the form and not be called, that's a lie! I told her to "bring it on". ACS has only been going since 2005. They insisted that the ACS did not receive it and wanted the information again. The reason she looked at you in shock is because her husband didn't know she was there - she'd be fired on the spot and fined if she told her husband that. Then you've got them by the balls. I live in the ghetto already. I received two surveys. But not so with us. So when/if I get a visit, I can inform them of this. Documents received by the couple from the bureau also tell the couple that they are legally obligated to. The census is not going to do this or that. Well they stopped today. When they arrive on your property, order them off your property. I said yes for about the third time and hung up. 1. Data from the American Community Survey is available but only the information regarding current marital status is included in the data files. I let her know that I understood their game and wasn't going to play, and she said she would record me as a refusal. I finally left a voice mail for the person who kept calling me that if I got one more call or personal visit, I was contacting my state senator and tell him I was being harassed. Did the Census Bureau contact you about participating in a survey? I've been through it. Test the survey internally or on a focus group. If you had a wife who had been sexually assaulted, would you want the time you left for and came home from work circulated? The right to privacy is also inherent in many amendments to the Bill of Rights, such as the 3rd, the 4th, search and seizure and the 5th, self incrimination limit. This is not for every citizen, so we will not participate. All I can think of is that every time one of us gives in and allows this servant to go unchallenged, then they get bolder, prouder, and we get used to it and then we are eventually abused by them. 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